Academics

At DCA, we incorporate a structured academic program using materials from Christian textbook publishers including BJU Press and Abeka. Our teachers incorporate material from other sources that aligns with our curriculum guide including original sources. We use a student information system to share information with parents and we incorporate responsible technology use into our academic program.

Google for education

DCA assigns a school email account to each student enrolled in grades 5 – 12.  This account provides student access to Google’s G Suite for Education, a powerful set of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphic design, and more. Students will receive their login during orientation. Students keep the same email account throughout their time at DCA and they are welcome to use the account for appropriate personal purposes as well as for school business. Each Upper School student is expected to check his or her email daily. Many teachers send valuable information via student email, including reminders about upcoming quizzes and tests, helpful study guides, grade updates, and occasionally extra credit opportunities

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Sycamore Education

DCA assigns a personal Sycamore account to each student in grades 7 -12 which will provide access to grades, previous school records, the lunch menu, and many other helpful resources. Parents receive an account with the same features and access as each of their children Students should check Sycamore frequently to check grades and manage make-up work if necessary.

To learn more about Sycamore, please watch this helpful video:

Sycamore Tutorial

Grading Scale

Graduation Requirements

To earn a diploma, students must earn a passing grade each year in 20 credits of standard high school plus one credit of Bible each year. Each school day consists of eight 45-minute class periods in Upper School. Classes are five days per week for two semesters, partial credits are awarded for one semester classes. The school year is divided into four quarters and two semesters.

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Minimum credits required to graduate

  • Bible: 4 credits (Bible is to be taken every year a student is enrolled in DCA)
  • English: 4 credits
  • Social Studies: 3 credits (must include U.S. history)
  • Science: 3 credits
  • Math: 3 credits
  • Language: 2 credits
  • Speech: 1 credit
  • Life skills: 1 credit
  • Physical Education: 1 credit
  • Electives: remaining credits

To graduate from the Academy, a student must take the ACT or SAT and be a full-time student at DCA for his or her final two semesters.

 

Students attending Dublin Christian Academy enjoy small class sizes which allow more direct teacher-student interaction and an opportunity for teachers to assist in each student’s academic growth.

 

Individual academic counseling takes place each year with all Upper School students. Students will be encouraged to elect courses leading to academic success according to their ability and future plans.

To view a list of colleges that DCA Grads have attended or currently attend, click the link below:

College List